Embodied Geographies (Critical Geographies)

Embodied Geographies provides a comprehensive account of different types of life crises which develop our identities and affect how we live our lives. Chapters focus on:* pregnancy, childbirth, teenagers and parenthood* migration* the threat and reality of violence* illness and disability* bereavement, the ensuing family responsibilities and death itself.It includes case studies from the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Canada and the USA.